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Swollen Knees After Carrying Child. Taking Advil. Anything Else?
Hi, I had to carry my 40lb son for over three hours last night. We were walking or moving over rough terrain.
Today I woke up with swollen knees. I'm having a hard time putting weight on my left knee and going up and down stairs really aggravates the pain.
I am taking Advil and am now putting my feet up to rest. Is there anything else I should do?
Today I woke up with swollen knees. I'm having a hard time putting weight on my left knee and going up and down stairs really aggravates the pain.
I am taking Advil and am now putting my feet up to rest. Is there anything else I should do?
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
hi,
thank you for your query.
A knee may appear swollen from an injury to the tendons, ligaments or meniscus; from arthritis or another medical problem; or from overuse. The swelling might be within the knee joint or in the surrounding tissue. People call the latter “water on the knee.” A forceful injury to the soft tissue surrounding the knee can cause fluid and/or blood to accumulate.
i would suggest few tips to reduce the pain and inflammation-
1.take rest,give the knee time to heal
2.apply ice till the swelling reduces
3.while sleeping keep legs elevated.
4.you can use NSAID'S and anti-inflammatory drugs.
if the swelling persists for more than 3 days kindly consult your GP.
thank you,
wishing you good health
thank you for your query.
A knee may appear swollen from an injury to the tendons, ligaments or meniscus; from arthritis or another medical problem; or from overuse. The swelling might be within the knee joint or in the surrounding tissue. People call the latter “water on the knee.” A forceful injury to the soft tissue surrounding the knee can cause fluid and/or blood to accumulate.
i would suggest few tips to reduce the pain and inflammation-
1.take rest,give the knee time to heal
2.apply ice till the swelling reduces
3.while sleeping keep legs elevated.
4.you can use NSAID'S and anti-inflammatory drugs.
if the swelling persists for more than 3 days kindly consult your GP.
thank you,
wishing you good health
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Hi,
It seems that carrying weight of your son for 3 hours might be giving strain of knee joint muscles giving you this problem.
Take Advil tablet as and when required.
Do ice pack 2-3 times a day.
Give complete rest to the joint.
Apply Knee cap on the joint.
Ok and take care.
It seems that carrying weight of your son for 3 hours might be giving strain of knee joint muscles giving you this problem.
Take Advil tablet as and when required.
Do ice pack 2-3 times a day.
Give complete rest to the joint.
Apply Knee cap on the joint.
Ok and take care.
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